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Definition of guttural

guttural

/ˈɡʌt.ər.əl/
gut · tur · al
Adverb:gutturally
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Plural:gutturals
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guttural Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

(Of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding, raspy, or throaty.

Example

"The actor spoke in a deep, guttural voice that echoed through the quiet theater."

2

In phonetics, articulated in the back of the oral cavity, such as at the soft palate (velum), uvula, or pharynx.

Example

"The linguist explained how students can master the guttural consonants found in Semitic languages."

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• noun

1

A consonant or speech sound articulated in the throat or at the back of the mouth, such as a velar, uvular, or pharyngeal sound.

Example

"Pronouncing the gutturals accurately took several weeks of dedicated phonetic practice."

• Nearby Words

gutter
guttering
gutting
guttural
gutu
gutu falls
guv

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French guttural or Medieval Latin gutturalis, derived from Latin guttur ('throat').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guttural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guttural
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